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AX8 Not Showing Up As A Sound Device??

My Axe-Fx II is identified as Line (Axe-Fx II Audio) device in Sonar X3 Producer but I can't find the AX8 in the audio devices anywhere on my computer. The AX8 is definitely communicating with the computer, I use AX8-Edit routinely. What have I missed? Can someone help? P.S. I'm using Sonar...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Mar 19, 2018
- audio input daw record sonar
- Replies: 18
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
AX8 Rig Nearing Completion

The new AX8 guitar rig is coming along nicely; 31 pounds of absolute awesomeness! TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW NICE FIT IN THE GATOR GKPE-61-TSA CASE
- Spoons
- Thread
- Mar 17, 2018
- Replies: 16
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Wish Axe Edit Software - All Versions for All Models

I have an Axe-Fx II (hundreds of presets developed over the years) and an AX8 new the end of 2018. Fractal Audio should develop and include in all the current and future Axe Edit software the ability to convert a patch from one hardware version (AX8 or Axe-Fx) to another on the fly with a...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Feb 26, 2018
- ax8-edit axe-edit fractool
- Replies: 2
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
AX8-EDIT Bug

I haven't found a place to post comments about AX8-EDIT so I'm putting this here. Every time I try to save an amp into the blocks library the software comes up with an error message and stops to function after that. I've been using this feature in AXE-EDIT for many years, it was working the...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Feb 20, 2018
- ax8-edit bug
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Recommendations for Pedalboard for My new AX8 + 2 Pedals

I'm looking for recommendations for a pedalboard to mount my new AX8 with two Mission Engineering Pedals on. Any photos of such a pedal board in use with an AX8 would be nice to see. Thanks Spoons
- Spoons
- Thread
- Jan 9, 2018
- pedalboard
- Replies: 1
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Using Fractal Software On New 2-in-1 Laptop Computers?

Hi everyone, it's been a long while since I've been on here. I have a questions... I am seriously thinking about getting a 2-in-1 laptop computer similar to this one; I plan on immediately using this computer for Axe-Edit, MFC-Edit, Fractal-Bot, and down the road likely using it for AX8-Edit...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2017
- axe-edit fractal-bot mfc-edit
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Using Fractal Software On New 2-in-1 Laptop Computers?

Hi everyone, it's been a long while since I've been on here. I have a questions... I am seriously thinking about getting a 2-in-1 laptop computer similar to this one; I plan on immediately using this computer for Axe-Edit, MFC-Edit, Fractal-Bot, and down the road likely using it for AX8-Edit...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2017
- 2-in-1 axe-edit fractal-bot mfc-edit software
- Replies: 0
- Forum: MFC-Edit
Wish MODIFY UP & DOWN INSTANT FUNCTION

I am using the Axe-Fx II. Currently I use my MFC-101 in the Axe-Fx Mode with 5 presets. CONDITION: I am on Preset #003 (Bank 1) and I want to go to Preset #024 (Bank 5). What I need to do to accomplish this task is to press the UP switch four times and then press the switch associated...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Sep 3, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
Bug? Tuner Bug In MFC-101 - Firmware 3.05 [SOLVED]

I loaded the firmware for the MFC-101 Mark III and now when I press the tuner button on the MFC-101 I get the message "Waiting for tuner..." on the MFC-101. The Axe-Fx II does display the tuner.
- Spoons
- Thread
- Aug 15, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
Question about the TAF_Shadow_MIX

Can anyone identify what the TAF_Shadow_MIX released in Firmware 14.00 is? I can't seem to find specific information about this IR from The Amp Factory as to what the "mix" is, what speakers, what mics, or what the mic placement was?
- Spoons
- Thread
- Jun 16, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
My new Axe-Fx + MFC-101 Rig!

It is absolutely AMAZING what can be done with one single channel in the Axe-Fx II when you use expand the MFC-101 to its full potential!!! http://swww.srwspoon.com/image/Photo1.JPG http://www.srwspoon.com/image/PedalBoardCase.jpg It's a Gator Case GKPE-61-TSA 61-Key ATA Keyboard Case with...
- Spoons
- Thread
- May 10, 2014
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
MFC-101 MKIII randomly not controlling Axe-Fx II

Axe-Fx II - Firmware 14.02 (just installed this past weekend) MFC-101 - Firmware 3.02 (installed 2-19-2014 - obtained from Matt) My MFC-101 Mk III is randomly not controlling the Axe-Fx II properly. I'm using the Axe-Fx mode, pretty much right out of the box with all the possible external...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Apr 21, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: MFC Wishes + Bugs
MFC-101 MKIII randomly not controlling Axe-Fx II - Firmware 14.02

My MFC-101 Mk III is randomly not controlling the Axe-Fx II properly. I'm using the Axe-Fx mode, pretty much right out of the box with all the possible external switches and pedals. What happens is I press a switch to turn on an effect, the light does not go on and the effect does not engage...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Apr 21, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Bugs
Something interesting about my new Axe-Fx II

I noticed something this weekend about my new Axe-Fx II that I was thoroughly impressed with; you really have to go way, Way, WAY out of your way to make a sound that I would actually consider "bad" and that is true using any amp sim with any speaker sim. Sure there are huge differences between...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Mar 3, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
The real programming and layout finally begins.

http://swww.srwspoon.com/image/MFC-101_Board_Begins.JPG
- Spoons
- Thread
- Feb 19, 2014
- Replies: 16
- Forum: MFC Discussion
How do I get the Axe-Fx II to work properly with Sonar X1?

I've been using Cakewalk/Sonar for years but I've never ever connected an external device like the Axe-Fx for recording or reamping; I am completely LOST!!! I have my Axe-Fx II connected to the computer via a standard USB device cable and it works just fine with Axe-Edit. I read through pages...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Feb 18, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Axe-Fx II with ENGL rack products?

Is anyone using their Axe-Fx II with these two ENGL rack products? ENGL Special Edition Preamp E 570 ENGL E840/50 Tube 2x50W Stereo Poweramp If so, what is your personal opinion of the combination? Thanks
- Spoons
- Thread
- Nov 13, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Lounge
Question regarding the current version of Axe-Edit

Hi, I am an Axe-Fx Ultra and older version of Axe-Edit user and going to be upgrading to the Axe-Fx II sometime in the next few months so I downloaded the current version of Axe-Edit. It looks like when I loaded the new version it completely wiped out my older version including all the banks...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Oct 25, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Edit (Gen I, II only)
Is there a complete list of the current amp sim in the Axe-Fx II?

I know there is a list of the amp sims in the manual but I think that there have been some additions to that list since the manual was "printed". Is there a complete up-to-date list of the current amp sims in the Axe-Fx II? If so, where can I find that list? Thanks Spoons
- Spoons
- Thread
- Oct 21, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Is this possible?

BASIC INFORMATION I have been using an Axe-Fx Ultra for a while. I am in the process of putting together a new rig that will be using a tube head and the Axe-Fx II and I will always be sending a signal to both the guitar speaker cabinet via the Fx return on the head and the balanced output...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Oct 18, 2013
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Something wicked this way comes...

Here is the sneak peak introduction for my fellow Axe-Fx fans. EVOLUTION Evolution is a performance grade rack combination cabinet designed for professional guitarists! It is the new evolution in guitar cabinetry. The cabinet is a vertically aligned 2 X 12 speaker cabinet with a...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Sep 14, 2013
- Replies: 72
- Forum: The Lounge
Not enough room in Axe-FRx for all your IR's??

Don't have enough USER IR spaces for all the IR's that you want to use in your Axe-Fx, see THIS thread. Don't forget to vote.
- Spoons
- Thread
- Nov 26, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
External 1U Custom IR Speaker Simulator

Ok, I'm sticking my neck out here - be gentle. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! Here is another "Outside the Box" idea that might solve the Custom IR memory limitations in the Axe-Fx. This unit could have a LOTS of permanent memory right up front to be able to store every single RedWirez IR and enough...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Nov 25, 2010
- Replies: 64
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
You know what kinda ticks me off?

FACT There is not an amp in the Axe-Fx that you can't get GREAT tone out of! :shock: AND WHY DOES THAT TICK ME OFF? They are ALL so good, I'm having the hardest time choosing which ones to use! :lol: Every time I'm not rehearsing for some particular gig and have the time to just sit down...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Nov 20, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Egnater Tourmaster 4100 Overdrive 1 & Overdrive 2

A friend got sick during a gig and I sat in and played through his Egnater Tourmaster 4100 full stack this past weekend for a few hours, it has a really cool tone with the two 4 X 12 Egnater cabinets with Vintage 30's. It was set at full 100 watts. Was interesting jumping in and playing a gig...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Nov 10, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
GIG MODE

I have completed my testing of the Axe internal tuner and can get rid of my external tuner except for one thing, I cannot find a way to have the tuner displayed "continuously". I am very use to having my tuner on without having to push a pedal and think that would be nice to have on the Axe...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Nov 10, 2010
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
More basic quick picks in the Effect Blocks

Being relatively new to the Axe, I'm not sure if this has been discussed before. I'm going to use the Reverb as an example... The Reverb block has 18 Basic "quick picks" in the Effect Type that basically change the settings of the reverb controls; this feature is really, Really nice so the...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Sep 20, 2010
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
Lincoln Brewsters "The Power Of Your Name" tone?

Just wondering if any of you have attempted to "match" the tone in Lincoln Brewsters "The Power Of Your Name". I have to do this song in a couple of weeks and I have a tone that will work, but improvement would be welcome! I gotta practice the song and can't spend much more time working on the...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Sep 13, 2010
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Ultra/Std Preset and Cab Exchange
Is there an Axe setting...

I'm new to the Axe and I can't find this to change it, I found the offset display setting in the AXE-EDIT software but I can't find it in the Axe. Is there an Axe internal setting that changes the patch numbering display from 000-127 to 001-128?
- Spoons
- Thread
- Aug 25, 2010
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
How Do These Controls Work?

I'm diving into my new ULTRA and having a great time!!!! QUESTION: In the I/O Controls there are these two controls: VOLUME INCR [Control #] VOLUME DECR [Control #] I get from their description that they change volume, but exactly which volume in the ULTRA do they effect and...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Aug 14, 2010
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Proud New Ultra Owner!!

Well UPS delivered my Ultra to work before lunch, so I quickly went home at lunchtime, plugged it in, plugged in my Carvin SC90-SSS, set the input level for the guitar, switched to Preset 033 Brit Crunch, strummed a D2 chord on the guitar and SHAZAM there was an INSTANT HEADROOM EXPLOSION...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Aug 12, 2010
- Replies: 41
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
EDITORIAL ON PRODUCT CHANGES & DEVELOPMENT

The following opinions do not reflect the opinions of Fractal Audio or its' employees. EDITORIAL ON MANUFACTURING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT by Spoons Is there any Fractal customer that is going to say that Fractal adding more products is a bad thing; I think not, unless of course you are also the...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Aug 11, 2010
- Replies: 34
- Forum: MFC Discussion
To Redwirez or Not to Redwirez, that is the question.

I am in the process of adding an Axe-Fx Ultra to my arsenal of G.A.S. goodies. Compared to the Axe-Fx built in user cabs and IR's, what are the added benefits of adding Redwirez to my arsenal?
- Spoons
- Thread
- Aug 6, 2010
- Replies: 15
- Forum: User Cabs and IR's
Axe-Fx Floor Model or a GREAT dedicated foot controller?

Has anyone ever openly discussed an Axe-Fx model that is completely contained in a floor stomp box that would directly compete with the GT's, POD's, Digitech floor units. Maybe it could be a "limited function" unit with about half the great amp models, only the most popular effects, change the...
- Spoons
- Thread
- May 27, 2010
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Ultra/Std Wish List
Is there anyone with an Ultra close to me?

Is there anyone with an Axe-Fx Ultra within 30 minutes of Madison, Wisconsin USA? I'd really like to see and hear one up close before I lay down the cash in a couple of months.
- Spoons
- Thread
- Apr 30, 2010
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Is this possible??

Is it possible to have two completely different signal paths in one preset, one signal path that goes to the balanced outputs and the other that goes to the unbalanced outputs. This would allow sending a signal directly to the sound board that has Cabinet and Mic simulators in the signal path...
- Spoons
- Thread
- Apr 8, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ultra/Std Discussion
Roland FC-300 With the Ultra

Does anyone out there currently use the Roland FC-300 MIDI Foot Controller with their Axe-Fx Ultra? If yes, which mode do you use on the FC-300 on and why? If not, which MIDI Foot Controller and Expression pedal(s) do you use?
- Spoons
- Thread
- Jan 24, 2010
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Other MIDI Controllers